| Abstract | Upala je prirodni odgovor imunološkog sustava na ozljedu ili infekciju, ali kronična upala može biti štetna i povezana je s nizom zdravstvenih problema, uključujući nezarazne kronične bolesti (NKB) koje su dugotrajne i rezultat kombinacije genetskih, fizioloških, okolišnih i bihevioralnih čimbenika. Protuupalna prehrana nije definirana jednom dijetom, već prati obrasce prehrane mediteranske, Okinawa, DASH i prehrane bazirane na namirnicama biljnog podrijetla, te uključuje konzumaciju hrane bogate hranjivim tvarima za koje se pokazalo da imaju posebne zdravstvene benefite. Cilj ovog rada je bio pregledom dostupne znanstvene literature utvrditi ulogu protuupalne prehrane za prevenciju ili liječenje NKB za koje je mogući uzrok nastanka kronična upala u tijelu. Redovita konzumacija raznolikog voća, povrća, cjelovitih žitarica, plave ribe i maslinovog ulja doprinosi smanjenju biomarkera upale, tjelesne mase i rizika za razvoj i progresiju NKB (pretilost, dijabetes, reumatoidni artritis i ulcerozni kolitis), pružajući uz to važne nutrijente, antioksidanse i fitokemikalije koje podržavaju protuupalne procese. |
| Abstract (english) | Inflammation is a natural response of the immune system to injury or infection, but chronic inflammation can be harmful and is associated with a range of health problems, including non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs) that are long-lasting and result from a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental, and behavioral factors. A pro-inflammatory diet is not defined by a single diet but follows the patterns of the Mediterranean, Okinawa, DASH, and plant-based diets, including the consumption of nutrient-rich foods that have been shown to have specific health benefits. The aim of this study was to review the available scientific literature to determine the role of a pro-inflammatory diet in the prevention or treatment of NCDs where chronic inflammation is a possible underlying cause. Regular consumption of diverse fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fatty fish, and olive oil contributes to reducing inflammatory biomarkers, body weight, and the risk of developing and progressing NCDs (obesity, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and ulcerative colitis), while providing important nutrients, antioxidants, and phytochemicals that support anti-inflammatory processes. |
